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About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Property Services Inspector (Stock Condition Lead) to join an existing team of inspectors responsible for the standard of communal areas and appearance of Hightown properties.

The primary function of the role will be to complete stock condition surveys of the association's stock on a rolling programme.

To collect information on the condition of Hightown's individual properties and buildings, to establish its condition, repair needs, to identify health and safety issues and to ensure properties remain fit for purpose and continually meet the Decent Homes Standard (DHS). 

To provide reports on stock condition assessments, including volume and related issues as defined by the Senior Surveyor.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Undertaking a programme of property stock condition surveys to assess the age and condition of each building element, ensuring that all of the Association’s properties are physically inspected within the stock condition programme.

Collecting property data and stock condition data and ensure that this information is promptly recorded on the Association’s property database, to ensure that robust, accurate and up to date information is held.

Undertaking a programme of Fire Risk Assessments to communal areas on a regular basis, identifying related issues and raising necessary works.

To post inspect works and exercise financial control and ensure that invoices are processed and passed for payment in accordance with financial regulations.

To pre inspect works to effectively investigate, identify and diagnose building defects and produce solutions by actioning remedial repairs and maintenance works. Produce specifications, schedules of works and drawings. This includes requests for aids and adaptations.

About You

We are therefore looking for an individual who demonstrates a compassionate, enthusiastic, and respective and `can-do` approach.

You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work. You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting others.

To apply for the role of Property Services Inspector you will need to have the following:

Knowledge or qualifications in a relevant sector, for example in building construction/surveying/building regulation

Experience of working with a Housing Association or Local Authority maintenance department 

Ability to climb stairs and ladders on a regular basis

A good general knowledge of IT, particularly Microsoft office packages

Excellent communication and customer care skills

All applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

About Us

Hightown is a charitable housing association transforming thousands of lives every year. We do this by building hundreds of much needed new homes and providing care and supported housing services for a wide range of people. We have high ambitions, a principled approach and a dependable, flexible team that delivers.

We currently manage over 8,000 homes and employ over 1000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver around 500 new affordable homes each year.

The Benefits

We offer a range of benefits which include:

Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service

£42,588 pa for a 35 hour a week contract

Regular support from your line manager and colleagues

Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance (Dependant on start date and contract length)

Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary

Annual salary and cost of living review

Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing

Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support

Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary

Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us

Friendly and supportive team environment

Employee assistance helpline

Mileage paid for car usage

Well-equipped on-site gym

Closing date: Thursday 14th November 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 4th December 2024

We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.

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